Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico

Oct 6, 2022

Doreen Yvette Duran, 55, died peacefully on October 6, 2022, after a lengthy illness. 

A Native Santa Fean, Doreen graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1985 and worked for the State of New Mexico’s Taxation and Revenue Department until she retired in 2013 after 25 years.  Doreen enjoyed working in human resources and took pride in a job...

Oct 6, 2022

Doctor Dennis Alan Cohen, Age 72, of Angel Fire passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022 after a lengthy battle with dementia which was caused by exposure to mold. He was born on August 9, 1950 in Denver, Colorado.  He graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1976 and completed his medical residency in Family Practice Medicine...

Oct 5, 2022

Steve Barela passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022 in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the age of 51. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Ramon and Stella Barela; Teofila Martinez; sister, Arlene Born and brother-in-law Phillip Meek. He is survived by his parents, Eddie and Lupe Barela; his three sons, Kevin Barela, Adrian Barela and Ryan Barela;...

Oct 5, 2022

Shirley Reyes, 52, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on October 05, 2022.  Shirley was the life of the party and each and every day she lived her life to the fullest.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Irma Archuleta, Henry Sandoval and Ricardo “Mickey” Martinez and sister, Maryanne Sandoval.  She is survived by her loving and devoted husband,...

Oct 5, 2022

Deanna "Dee" Irene Lujan 

Age 40, Beloved Daughter, Sister, Auntie, Niece, Cousin and friend. Was called home to be with the lord on October 5, 2022. Dee had an outgoing, fun, caring personality. She had a care free spirit that everyone loved to be around. Dee suffered with several illnesses, she fought with all her strength. That never dampened...

Oct 3, 2022

Joann "Jo" Esquibel, 52, of La Mesilla, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on October 03, 2022. Joann was recently predeceased by her husband & the love of her life, Robert Esquibel Sr.

Joann was one of the most sweet, humble, and thoughtful people anyone could ever meet and made her humorous & loving impression wherever she went; from dear friends...

Oct 3, 2022

Paul “Rocky” Encinias, passed away on Sunday October 03, 2022.  He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Connie Encinias, daughter, Collette Padilla, son, Camaron Encinias, sisters, Anita Ellison and Lizette Illgen, brother, Robert Encinias, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and lots of friends that loved him dearly.  May he rest in peace.

Arrangements by Rivera Family...

Oct 2, 2022

Tigre Mashaal-Lively (Jami Lewis Marshall-Lively) was born on the night of Jan 10th 1985 in Philadelphia PA. Growing up in Philly was an important influence in Tigre’s life and art. Tigre began making art as soon as they could hold a pencil.They would put pencil to paper and in one fluid motion a drawing would emerge. From banging on pots...

Oct 1, 2022

Patricia A. Garza, passed away on October 1st, 2022, she was a mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, she filled the lives of those who loved her with beauty, love and happiness. Patricia was a very artistic soul and spent most of her life crafting jewelry and Aztec Dancing while raising her family in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico a place she...

Sep 30, 2022

Carville Collins, 78, passed away peacefully from cancer at home in Santa Fe, NM on September 30, 2022, after over a year on home hospice. Carville was born Marsha Carville Stone in Dallas, TX on June 29, 1944 to parents Marshall Fray Stone and Catherine LeBlanc Stone. She was raised in El Paso, TX and attended Austin High School. She...

Sep 30, 2022

Sally V. Salgado, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully with close family members by her side on September 30th, 2022; Sally would have been 94 years old this month. She loved to share stories with her family about spending time in Mexico with her grandmothers, growing up in Chicago and how she met her...

Sep 30, 2022

ELI LONNIE VALDEZ

 

Eli Lonnie Valdez, 47, passed away at his Albuquerque home Friday, September 30, 2022.  He was born April 9, 1975 in Santa Fe, the son of Eliza Martinez and Lonnie Valdez.  His Father, Lonnie Valdez, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his Mother, Eliza Martinez and step-father, Tony Lovato; his sister, Melissa Valdez;...

Sep 29, 2022

Viewing Tuesday, October 4, 2022 8:00am -1:15pm at Rivera Family Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM

Mass Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 2:00pm at San Isidro Catholic Church, 3552 Auga Fria, Santa Fe, NM

Burial 3:00pm, Santa Fe Memorial Gardens, 417 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM

Sep 28, 2022

Julia Rose Whitworth passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of September 28, 2022. She was born on March 27, 1967 to John and Harriet Whitworth in McAllen, TX. Julia is preceded in death by her father, John and daughter Sophia Rose. She is survived by her husband Alex Feldman; her mother, Harriet; two brothers, three sisters, two step...

Sep 28, 2022

Karen D. Miller, 72, was born in New Orleans, reared in southern California and earned her MA from University of Redlands in 1974.

Her career in social services focused on rehabilitation counseling with people who had multiple barriers to employment.

Karen is survived by Connie Marks, her wife of 29 years, her brother Harry and sister Beth, and by dear...

Sep 28, 2022

Miquelita “Mickie” Medina was born on March 14, 1933 in Chimayo, NM.  She was born to Enemecio O Martinez and Benita Fresquez Martinez.  Mickie peacefully went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2022 at the age of 89, following the passing of her beloved soulmate of 66 years.

She was surrounded by her most treasured loved ones.

She...

Sep 27, 2022

Don’t think of him as gone away his journey’s just begun, life holds so many facets this earth is only one.

Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.

Think how he must be wishing that we could know today how nothing...

Sep 27, 2022

Sep 26, 2022

Joseph W. Naranjo, 81, member of Santa Clara Pueblo, quietly passed away September 26, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Juan & Mollie Naranjo, sister Adala Velarde, Brothers, Bernard, Robert & Stanley Naranjo.

Joseph was born on the Jicarilla Apache Reservation and made his home there for many years. While there he worked with the Jicarilla Agency with the...

Sep 26, 2022

Sally Russell, 70. Sally brought so much joy and laughter to so many lives. She passed away peacefully at home on September 26th in Llano Quemado, surrounded by loving family and friends.

Raised in Denver with five siblings, she moved to Venice Beach, CA, and loved owning her first hair salon, Hair Dues.

It was in Venice that she discovered...